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Date:         Mon, 28 Sep 1998 11:13:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Townsend <townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE>
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From:         Michael Townsend <townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE>
Subject:      Rough Idle?
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Hi,

I am new to waterboxers, and I just got my new-to-me 90 back from the Vanagon mechanic. As I am trying to get used to this unique vehicle, I have some basic questions:

1. It has been tuned and all of that, and it idles smoothly at about 1000 rpm. However, the engine seems to "rock" a lot more than I am used to seeing on a traditional inline 4. It looks weird to see the whole exhaust system deflecting a couple of centimeters on either end along with the engine. It also has an annoying squeak -- I can't tell if it is an exhaust shield of motor mount.

2: Is it really supposed to sound like a lawn mower when idling? I read the Eurospec article, so I know its supposed to have a rumble instead of an "Industrial grade buzz," but I am still not used to it.

3: The mechanic said the P.O. did not use phosphate-free coolant. (Even though the last maintenance to the vehicle was done at a VW dealer ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!). Oh well, can't do anything now but change it regularly and pray.

Thanks for all of your help, Michael Townsend townsend@rtp.ericsson.se

P.S. I bought a little Kidde fire extinguisher, but now I am wondering if I should buy a bigger one!


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